Grid-Scale Battery Storage Systems
Substations play a critical role in the power grid, acting as nodes that manage the distribution and transmission of electricity. Incorporating
How Substations Are Incorporating Battery Storage to Enhance Grid Stability and Resilience Substations play a critical role in the power grid, acting as nodes that manage the distribution and transmission of electricity.
Utilities spent $6.1 billion on distribution substation equipment in 2023—a 184% increase from 2003 and a 15% increase from 2022. Substation investment has increased to help utilities better withstand extreme weather events, manage the intermittency of renewable resources, and allow greater voltage control during emergencies.
Although energy storage remains a relatively small portion of the total budget for distribution infrastructure, spending increased from $97 million in 2022 to $723 million in 2023.
The transition to renewable energy is reshaping the power landscape, with grid-scale battery storage systems playing a pivotal role in this transformation. These systems are crucial for balancing supply and demand, particularly at the substation level, where they enhance grid stability and resilience.
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